Sophie's Extended Visit

My Dad & His Wife, were out of town last week working an event @ the Masters, so we had their little girl, Sophie staying with us for the week.
It honestly went a lot better than I thought it would. I thought having 3 babies 24/7  was going to drain me, but it really wasn't  all that bad. And thankfully, the Master's fell on a short week of work for Rick so he was home most of the time.

Here are some Pictures from Sophie's Visit!

Brother Rick & The Sophs

 Silly Girls, Playing Choo Choo Train :)

 Emma & Sophie

 Three Peas in a Pod

Molly & Sophie

Bailey & Sophie

Molly & Sophie Enjoying the weather.

Bathtime!

Sophie is with us every day during work hours and she has become like a 3rd sister to my girls. I love seeing them interact together.
 They aren't just family...they are friends!

Big Girl Bath!

Well After 12 Months of the Baby Tub, we are finally in the big Girl baths.

Now obviously, I could have discarded the baby bath sooner, than now but I just chose not too.

But Finally, Here We  Are....Big Girl Baths for the Big Girls!

I can not believe how big they already are!

Sweet Girls! Enjoying their Baths Tonight!

Emma is pretty excited about her big girl bath!

Sweet Emma Grace!

Emma was so funny. She kept scootin' her hiney all the way back into Molly's lap

no matter how many times I tried to give Molly some space, Emma insisted

on being right on top of her.

 Oh Sweet Molly! I love your Big Daddy Grins!

I finally switched their positions so Molly could have more space.

Near the end of their 1st Big Girl Bath, their Aunt Sophie joined the fun.

Yay for Big Girl Baths! The Girls had so much fun getting to play in all that water!

Can't wait to do it again! :)

Too Slow, Too Long

While certain things in life seem to go by too fast, there are other parts of life that seem to be taking forever.

I have never gone 7 months without hearing my Grandma's voice. I miss her more and more every day, and while it has been 7 months, it feels to me like it has been an eternity.

I go to bed at night praying God would give me a glimpse of her. I go to bed praying at night that God would please tell her I love her and that I miss her dearly, and  I wonder if He really does answer such a request?

I choose to believe that He does.  I try to find some type of comfort in believing that while She is up there enjoying all the Glorious Wonders of Heaven , that maybe She can still look down & smile knowing that not only was our Bond so Special when She was Here on Earth, but Our Bond has been even more Strengthened by Her place in Heaven.

Oh Grandma, what I would give to hear you, feel you, and just talk to you again.
You are My Inspiration, My Strength, My Best Friend, My Admiration, and So Much More.



The Bond we share, has led me through the deepest, darkest, and also the happiest times of my life.

I have loved every moment spent with you, and I know that it is YOU that has helped me come through every obstacle this life has ever taken me through.

Words could never ever explain how deep my love for you is, and how very much I miss you.

I do not know how I will ever get through this life without you.

 But I do know, I am trying my very best One Day at a Time.

Bedtime Drama!

My sweet snuggle bunny, Molly, has been throwin' some serious tantrums at night when it is bedtime. As soon as I walk into the nursery holding her she starts crying...before I even get near her crib. She is a smart one. She knows bedtime is coming. And trust, I don't lay my girls down for bed until I know it truly is time for them to get some sleep. 

With that said the pictures you are about to see are pretty graphic. So don't look unless you can stomach it. :)

Tonight Molly threw such a tantrum that she made herself sick. I do not let her typically cry by herself for more than 5 minutes before I am in there trying to soothe her. And Right before she gets to her 5 minute mark, I hear her gurgling. So Rick & I both go running in there to check on her and this is what we found.

Yep. She was so angry, and pitched such a fit that she vomitted. And it went everywhere. While Rick was cleaning her crib, I was cleaning her. And while I was holding her she continued to throw up, because she was still crying! So, I wore it too. And so did our floors.

Even after her bath, When I got her all clean, I had to change her clothes again! Because...she threw up on herself again! While I am holding her! She was so worked up she couldnt be calmed down!

But no worries, this story doesn't end on such a pitiful note afterall.

I mean just LOOK at this sweet sweet smile! After her little tantrum...when she realized she was in Mommy's bed to stay...instead of her own...she was JUST fine! :)

                                           Just Look at that precious face!

And they say My Girls Are Spoiled! Pssshhhh. ;)

Ever since they have started sleeping in their own beds...I have not resulted to letting them stay in ours. But last night she was just SO pitiful! I couldn't help but want to love on her. Plus, once I laid down with her Grey's Anatomy was on, and it was a pretty serious Tear Jerking Episode for me! I needed SOMEone to cuddle with :)

And of course I felt bad for Emma that Molly was getting all of this attention while she was stuck in her crib...so you got it....I took Emma out of her bed too! :)

I first cuddled up with them both on the couch then Daddy came along and wanted to hold one, so He took Emma and held her until she fell asleep.

Love My Precious Girls!

Party Time Again!

Another side of my family threw my girls a party today to celebrate their 1st birthday! So we got to do the whole cake & presents thing all over again and it was so much fun. The older I get the more I enjoy spending more time with all sides of my family.

My Stepdad Terry who was with my mom & raised me from the time I was 3-18 is still  a very active part of our lives. And I only say step dad because many of you know my biological dad so I refer to Terry as "Step" to spare the confusion :) But in all reality...he is very much a dad to me.  He is often times the first person I turn to for help or advice and I am truly thankful for the bond that we have.

Here are some of my favorite moments from the girls party at their Papa's.

Courtney is Terry's wife's daughter. And my Girls just adore her!

And she adores them too!

Courtney & Emma



Courtney spent her own money to buy all the things she needed

to make the girls some cupcakes! So sweet!

At their 1st birthday party, Emma would not have anything to do with her cake.

This time she was still pretty hesitant at first

But Once I was able to sneak some into her mouth....

She decided it was worth smiling about :)

She liked it so much that she wanted to share it's greatness with her Mommy ;)

Thank You Emma Gracie! Such a sweet girl you are!

Now for Molly. She loved her Birthday Cake BOTH times it was given to her.

No hesitation for this sweet girl!

Oh Yes, It is Finger Lickin' Good

Ahhh Just love this precious face!

Sweet Molly! Mommy is so glad you enjoyed yourself! :)

PRESENT TIME!!!!

Emma was very excited about her new Sippy Cups from Aunt Tesha!

Molly seeming to be pretty determined to find out what's in that box!

This is Emma seconds after she stood up by herself for the 1st time!

I put her on her knees in her new toy box to take a picture and next thing I know she is standing!

I knew that her being able to pull her self up on things was coming soon, because for the longest time

she has been trying to stand on her feet by doing this....:)

Here are both the girls in their new Monogrammed Toy Boxes from their Papa, Joyce

& the Monogram Hand Painted by Great Grandmomma

Aren't the toy boxes just the cutest things ever! I love them!

The blankets I have hanging over them were hand made with love

From Courtney :)

I just love that sweet girl!

Terry's Dad, Mom, & Wife.

I wish I could remember what was so Funny!

Great Grandmomma lovin' on some Sweet Molly!

Aunt Tesha & Emma

Where's Ryan?!

This is my silly nephew. He went off hiding and no one could find him.

After searching the whole house top to bottom, my sister Toni really started to panic.

And just as she frantically  says" I am about to throw up!".....Terry walked into an empty bedroom

and saw some covers on the bed moving.....and would you know....

There He Is!

Silly Boy! Almost had the entire house pass out from a stress attack!

No Honey, He has to keep that! You have your own. :)

 

Silly Emma trying to take Papa's lip!

And Probably My Most Favorite Picture from the Whole Night!

Papa with All five of his grandkids!

 Just Love It!

You can find more Pictures HERE.

Road Trip!

Today we took our girls to N.C. to visit some family. We spent the day there, and had a lovely visit.
Our Cousin Mona, made us some fabulous Lasagna, salad, and bread for dinner. Seriously, the BEST Lasagna I have ever had! It was so tender and moist, it just melted in your mouth!
We will definitley be returning in the near future for some more of that! :)

Mark & Emma within the first few minutes that we arrived.

I was very shocked that she went right to him.

She normally clings to her Momma :)

Mona & Molly. I love the color blue on her!

Sweet Emma & Mark again

Little Jada reading a book to Molly & her Big Sister Tina :)

This Picture is so sweet. Jada is cracking up at Rick.

My Big Girl is learning so much right before my eyes!

She was rocking that horse as best as she could & her feet can't even touch the ground! :)

She has a smaller horse at home, that she can touch the ground with and she LOVES rocking it!

Miss Tina, Molly, Mr. Eric, & Emma

Look at that Big Grin on Molly's Face!

 She apparently thought Ms. Lisa was very funny! :)

Thanks for having us come & visit! We Love You Guys & Hope to do it again Soon!